Atty. David Elson
David Elson is a lawyer practicing environmental and toxic torts, litigation. David received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.
Environmental And Toxic Torts & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 55+ Years Experience
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About David Elson at a Glance
David Elson is a Senior Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1970) and Occidental College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Membership Activities Admitted to practice in California, Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association and American Bar Association, the State Bar of California and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, and Board Member and Chairman, Land Use Committee, Benedict Canyon Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Elson
- David Elson is a lawyer practicing environmental and toxic torts, litigation
- David received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
- David practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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David Elson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Elson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Personal Injury in Los Angeles
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Elson is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Environmental Law in Los Angeles
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
David Elson is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose David Elson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Elson's practice in the field of personal injury, litigation, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Elson brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, litigation, and environmental, David Elson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means David Elson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Elson Handles in Los Angeles
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